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Penguins face global warming threat - The Press Association

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Penguins face global warming threatThe Press Association -39 minutes agoWhile the polar bear's plight has become one of the most potent symbols of climate change, a report reveals warming at the other end of the world has put …Penguins now threatened by global warmingTelegraph.co.ukPenguin colonies in decline because of global warmingTimes OnlinePenguins in Peril as Climate [...]

Canada environment minister pressed over probe (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Opposition legislators on Monday pressed Canadian Environment Minister John Baird to explain what connection he might have to a potential influence-peddling scandal involving the mayor of Ottawa.
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‘Art about the Land’ to raise awareness about environment (The Herald Bulletin)

The Anderson Center for the Arts is hosting an exhibit through January that depicts our local environment. The exhibition is to raise awareness for the Red Tail Conservancy, which preserves and protects open space in east central Indiana.
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Global warming fight a money issue: UN climate chief - AFP

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Global warming fight a money issue: UN climate chiefAFP -55 minutes agoAmong the tools open to policymakers are tougher energy-efficiency standards, taxes on fossil fuels that are the big drivers of global warming and …Australian finance chief says global warming an 'economic challenge'ForbesUN climate conference seeks financial aid to tackle global warmingXinhuaFinance ministers grasp nettle [...]

Accepting Nobel Peace Prize, Gore urges humans to stop waging war on planet’s environment (Charleston Daily Mail)

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Saying it’s “time to make peace with the planet,” Al Gore accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on Monday with a call for humanity to rise up against a looming climate crisis and stop waging war on the environment.
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Penguins now threatened by global warming - Telegraph.co.uk

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Penguins now threatened by global warmingTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom -2 hours agoGlobal warming is happening much more quickly in some parts of the continent, particularly the north-west area of the continent known as the Antarctic …

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Vic govt warned on environment promises (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)

Environment Victoria is warning the Brumby Government it is falling a long way short in keeping its green election promises.
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Democrats and Republicans Spar Over Allegations on Global Warming - ABC News

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Democrats and Republicans Spar Over Allegations on Global WarmingABC News -3 hours ago… over a new report claiming White House officials sought to suppress scientific views of global warming that clashed with Bush Administration policies. …Democrats' report: White House misleads on climateReutersClimate Science Manipulation AllegedThe Associated PressReport: Bush Muzzled Climate ScientistsDaily GreenGovExec.com - Broadcasting & Cableall 94 [...]

Penguin colonies in decline because of global warming - Times Online

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Penguin colonies in decline because of global warmingTimes Online, UK -2 hours agoANTARCTIC The Emperor penguins which featured in the film Happy Feet have suffered a devastating population slump in the past 50 years, according to a …Penguins at risk as ice meltsMetroall 2 news articles

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In Midwest Duck Blinds, Visions of Global Warming - New York Times

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In Midwest Duck Blinds, Visions of Global WarmingNew York Times, United States -31 minutes ago“People say it’s cycles, every five to seven years, but it’s just been too long,” said Mr. Geier of the warming trend, which he traces to the late 1990s. …

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